Stayed here for 2 nights.Superb room,great breakfast and Samantha is an absolutely wonderful host.Hope we can get back there sometime. Christine & Steve Norfolk England

A delightfully appointed quiet room in a newly built farmhouse set in the middle of open farmland.
Sam is a great host and her offer of home cooked evening meal with wine is to be recommended. On our next trip to New Zealand Riverdale will be on our list of visits

We came across Riverdale by chance and were slightly worried about its location, being so far out in the countryside. However, we needn't have bothered as it was absolutely gorgeous and as well an abundance of birdlife, there was also her cows that followed you on walks around the farm.
Sam was a wonderful hostess and made us feel exceptionally welcome. During the first stay we stayed at Cabbage Cottage; a self contained apartment containing absolutely everything we needed. Also included were basis provisions, pasta, rice, cereal as well as milk, bread and some lovely homemade jam and marmalade. We felt that Sam had really gone that extra mile to make her guests feel at home. She also had a wealth of knowledge of things to do and places to go in and around the area, including a walk to a truly special chapel and adjoining waterfall - an absolute must. Cabbage Cottage offered really good value for money
We so enjoyed our stay there that we returned on our trip back down south and stayed in the Farmhouse this time. The bedroom was right out of Country Homes, very tasteful and sumptuous and again good value for money.
I would recommend either of the places at Riverdale Farm. It was truly a wonderful place to stay and one to which we will return on our next visit to New Zealand.

We were warmly greeted upon arrival with hot cookies and tea and a lovely chat with Samantha. Her home is a beautiful French style home and is very roomy and well appointed. Our bedroom was large and very nicely decorated with a big comfortable bed and lovely linens. Our bathroom was large and well appointed as well. We enjoyed the large lounge with a roaring fire.
Samantha told us of a wonderful walk to an amazing chapel built by locals and renowned architects that is within an easy walk through her pasture, over her bridge along grazing cows and along side a lovely river. It made for a treasured memory, there's more to it than that but I won't spoil it for you, you'll have to experience it.
Our breakfast was very delicious and generous.
Samantha was very kind, helpful and a very caring hostess.
I would definitely recommend Riverdale Farm Bed and Breakfast and sure hope to return someday.